A Dream
In October 2003, Noud van Hout left the Netherlands for Tanzania in Africa to live his dream.
Long-cherished dream
After years working in the family retailbusiness, Noud van Hout realized it was time to take a step back and make room for the next generation. As a child, Noud always wanted to do missionary work. When he reached the age of 55, it was the perfect time to start a new challenge. This became the Watoto Foundation in Tanzania.
The dream came true
Interest in Tanzania was awakened in the nineties by fellow sisters of the "Carolus order" from Den Bosch in the Netherlands, where Sister Adriana previously worked for the Wood family. During his first visit to Tanzania and the sisters, Noud lost his heart to the country and the people.
Sister Adriana left for Tanzania in her fifties, her long-cherished wish. They always kept in touch though and slowly Noud started dreaming of going to Tanzania as well.
Thanks to Watoto Foundation I now have a paid job so I can take care of my brothers and sisters!